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This 1982 Delorean DMC-12 was delivered new to Grand Prix SSR in East Setauket, New York, and remained part of the dealer’s collection from new through 2018, when the current owner acquired the car from the owner of the original dealer. The car was then titled for the first time in October 2018 upon arrival in California. It is powered by the original 2.85-liter PRV V6 paired to a 5-speed manual transaxle, and was serviced with fresh fluids and belts by the original dealer prior to purchase by the current owner. This DeLorean is now offered on behalf of the first private owner with the manufacturer’s certificate of origin and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

The brushed stainless steel bodywork was styled by Giugiaro, and is mounted to a fiberglass inner structure and steel backbone chassis derived from the Lotus Esprit. Numerous close-up photos of the exterior finish and lighting are provided in the gallery below.

An exterior walk-around video is viewable above. Factory turbine-style aluminum wheels measure 14″ in diameter in front, and 15″ at the rear. A set of original Goodyear NCT-HR60 tires are still mounted.

The cabin is finished in grey, and is equipped with manually adjusted high-back seats for driver and passenger. Close-up photos are provided of the seat upholstery, carpets, and interior trim. The car retains a factory stereo and is equipped with air conditioning.

Instrumentation includes an 85 mph speedometer, tachometer with 6,500 rpm redline, and a quartet of auxiliary gauges. Just over 500 miles or shown on the mechanical odometer, and per the seller about 4 miles have been added under current ownership. The spare wheel and tire are recessed into the fiberglass subfloor of the front trunk.

The rear-mounted 2.85-liter V6 was designed and produced jointly by Peugeot, Renault and Volvo, and was factory rated at 130 horsepower with 153 lb-ft of torque as fitted to the Delorean. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transaxle. Per the seller, the car was serviced by the original dealer with fresh belts and fluids prior to purchase by the current owner.

Photos of the underside are provided, and show the suspension components, rockers, fiberglass floors, and more.

The car remained untitled on its MSO from new until the current owner had the car titled in California earlier this year. The original Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin assigning this Delorean to Grand Prix SSR in East Setauket, New York is included and shown above.